Niagara Regional Police Service

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Niagara Regional Police Service
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MottoUnity, Loyalty, Responsibility
Agency overview
FormedJanuary 1, 1971 [1]
Employees1100 [2]
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario, Canada
Size1 852.82 sq km [3]
Population477 941 [3]
Governing body Niagara Regional Police Services Board
Constituting instrument
General nature
Operational structure
Headquarters Niagara Falls, Ontario
Sworn members774 [2]
Non-sworn members326 [2]
Elected officer responsible
Agency executives
  • Bill Fordy [4] , Chief of Police
  • Luigi Greco [5] , Deputy Chief of Police
  • Todd Waselovich [5] , Deputy Chief of Police
Facilities
Districts6
Website
Official website

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is a regional police service maintained by the Regional Municipality of Niagara in the Canadian province of Ontario. As of 2021, the force employed 774 sworn police officers and 326 non-sworn support staff members. [2]

Contents

The NRPS was established on January 1, 1971, and was the second police service to serve a regional municipality after the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. [1] Its headquarters is located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

History

The original shoulder flash of the Niagara Regional Police, used when the force was established in 1971. Canada - ontario - niagara regional 1.JPG
The original shoulder flash of the Niagara Regional Police, used when the force was established in 1971.

The Regional Municipality of Niagara was created on January 1, 1970 through the amalgamation of Welland and Lincoln Counties and the re-organization of the 26 villages, towns, townships, and cities into 12 municipalities. [6] [7] As a part of the reorganization, the municipal police commissions were amalgamated into one regional board, and three deputy chiefs from the region's municipal police forces were appointed to oversee the process of creating a regional police force. One year later, on January 1, 1971, the Niagara Regional Police Force took over policing for the regional municipality, with 398 sworn officers and 42 non-sworn support staff. [1]

In 2016, the Service opened a new headquarters in Niagara Falls, the first in the force's history that wasn't located in St. Catharines. [1] [8] The new headquarters was designed to replace both the previous headquarters and the Niagara Falls district station. The St. Catharines district station, which had previously also served as the headquarters for the Service, was replaced in 2021. [9]

Effingham St Incident

On November 29, 2018, Constable Nathan Parker was shot nine times by Detective Sergeant Shane Donovan while the officers investigated a traffic collision in the rural town of Pelham, Ontario. [10] [11] Donovan was leading the collision reconstruction team, while Parker was a district officer assigned to keep the road closed while investigators worked the collision. [11] While Donovan left to refuel his vehicle and pick up food for the investigators, Parker allegedly also left his post without informing any other officers, thus re-opening part of the road. [11] When Donovan confronted him, Parker allegedly became irate, pushing, punching, and then drawing his baton on Det. Sgt. Donovan, to which Donovan responded by attempting to arrest Parker, drawing his firearm in the process. Parker then drew his gun, and Donovan shot Cst. Parker until he fell to the ground. [11] Donovan then radioed for an ambulance, saying "PC Parker attacked me, shots fired" and "he did pull a gun on me but I shot him." [12] Parker survived the shooting with serious injuries. [10]

Immediately after the shooting, the SIU invoked its mandate to investigate the shooting, and the chief of the Niagara Regional Police Service requested the OPP conduct a parallel investigation to "determine if there was any criminal culpability outside of the SIU’s scope." [10]

Parker had a history of misconduct, facing four different disciplinary board hearings, three of which were for violent behaviour. [10] At the time of the shooting, Parker had been docked a cumulative 326 hours of pay for incidents that included excessive force used against prisoners, arresting a cyclist without cause, and opening his investigation into a supervisor who had already been cleared of wrongdoing. [10] His reputation was so poor that one Niagara officer told the Toronto Sun that "nobody feels sorry for [Parker]," prompting questions about why Parker had been employed by the force before the shooting. [13]

In March 2019, the SIU charged Det. Sgt. Donovan with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and assault with a weapon. [14] Those charges were dropped by the Crown months later, citing a lack of reasonable prospect of conviction. [15] The OPP, meanwhile, charged Cst. Parker with assaulting a peace officer, assault with intent to resist arrest, and assault with a weapon. [16] The charges against Parker were also dropped after a brief trial after it was revealed that Donovan had inappropriately accessed case evidence — evidence he had from when he had been a defendant on the SIU charges. [17] Donovan was subsequently charged with perjury in 2022. [17]

That same year, Cst. Parker was charged with mischief under $5000 and assault by the Halton Regional Police Service in an unrelated road rage incident that occurred while Parker had been off-duty. [18]

Police chiefs

ChiefTenure
Albert E. Shennan [1] 1971-1977
Donald Harris1977-1984
James A. Gayder1984-1987
John E. Shoveller1987-1993
J. Grant Waddell1993-2000
Gary E. Nicholls2000-2005
Wendy E. Southhall2005-2012
Jeffrey McGuire2012-2017
Bryan MacCulloch2017-2024
Bill Fordy2024-

Line of duty deaths

Since the Service's incorporation in 1971, five Regional Police officers have died in the line of duty. [19]

NameDateCause of death
Constable Luciano DeSimoneMay 2, 1974 Automobile accident
Constable Stephen PeazelJanuary 25, 1988 Pulmonary embolism (complications from workplace injury)
Constable Jeffrey PaolozziFebruary 6, 1993 Accidental gunfire
Constable Daniel RathonyiSeptember 15, 2005 Heart failure
Constable Joan VanBredaMay 22, 2020Medical complications from 1986 workplace injury

Organization

The NRPS provides all general policing duties in the region, including patrol of municipal and regional roads and waterways within the region, including the Welland Canal, the Niagara River, and lakes Ontario and Erie. Patrol of provincial highways in the region, such as the Queen Elizabeth Way, is handled by the Ontario Provincial Police, while patrol services on Niagara Parks Commission property are handled by the Niagara Parks Police Service. The NRPS is, however, mandated to investigate all major crimes in the region, including those that occur on provincial highways or NPC property.

Police services board

Like all municipalities in Ontario, [20] the Regional Municipality of Niagara maintains a police services board, responsible for overseeing policing services in the Region. [21] The board approves the police budget, hires the chief and deputy chiefs of police directly, and is the legal employer of every Niagara Regional Police employee. [21] [22] Although the board sets overall service policy and direction, it has no operational control over the service or its officers, and day-to-day policing decisions are the exclusive jurisdiction of the police chief. [22]

The Board has 2 full-time employees, an executive director, and an executive assistant, and consists of seven members: the regional chair (or their designate); two regional councillors; one member of the public appointed by the regional council; and three members of the public appointed by the province. [21] As of 2023, its members are:

NamePositionAppointed by
Jen LawsonChairProvince
David EkeVice-chairProvince
Tara McKendrickMemberProvince
Pat ChiocchioCouncillorNiagara Regional Council
Laura IpCouncillorNiagara Regional Council
Bill SteeleCouncillorNiagara Regional Council
Nyarayi KapisavanhuMemberNiagara Regional Council

Special constabularies

In addition to maintaining the Niagara Regional Police Service, the Board is responsible for approving and overseeing special constabularies that operate in the regional municipality. Currently, there are two special constabularies under the Board's jurisdiction, the Niagara Parks Police Service and the Brock University Campus Safety Services division. [23] [24] The Parks Police Service is unique among special constabularies in Ontario in that its members carry firearms and are trained alongside police officers at the Ontario Police College. [25]

Rank structure

RankChief of policeDeputy chiefSuperintendentInspectorStaff sergeantSergeantConstable
Insignia

(Slip-on)

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Insignia

(Shoulder board)

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Shoulder boards not used for these ranks

Districts

The Niagara Regional Police Service is divided into six districts, numbered 1-3, 5-6, and 8: [26]

NameAddressCommunities served
1 District198 Welland Avenue St. Catharines, Thorold
2 District5700 Valley Way Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 District5 Lincoln Street West Welland, Pelham
5 District650 Gilmore Road Fort Erie
6 District501 Fielden Avenue Port Colborne, Wainfleet
8 District45 Clarke Street Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln

Headquarters and administrative offices are located at 5700 Valley Way, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Support services are located on Welland Canals Parkway in St. Catharines.

2 District is also referred to as the Casino District. [27]

Services

Emergency ServicesExecutive ServicesInvestigative Support ServicesSpecial Investigative ServicesSpecial Victims Unit
Marine UnitCommunity Oriented Response & Engagement (CORE)Special Investigative ServicesDrugs & MoralityChild Abuse Unit (CAU)
Underwater Search and Recovery UnitCorporate AnalysisSpecial Victims UnitsIntelligenceDomestic Violence Unit (DVU)
Canine UnitCorporate CommunicationsMajor CrimeJoint Forces OperationHuman Trafficking Unit (HTU)
Emergency Task UnitLabour RelationsProvincial Anti Violence Intervention Strategy (PAVIS)Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE)
Explosive Disposal UnitMember Support UnitOffender Management Unit (OMU)
Crisis NegotiatorsPolicy and Risk ManagementSexual Assault Unit (SAU)
Collision Reconstruction UnitProfessional DevelopmentTechnological Crime Unit (Tech Crimes)
Traffic Enforcement UnitProfessional StandardsComputer Cyber Crime Unit (C3)
Video Unit OPVTA

Pipes and Drums Band

Members of the Niagara Regional Police Service's Pipes and Drums band participate in the 2007 Kincardine Scottish Festival. Niagarapolice kincardine2007.jpg
Members of the Niagara Regional Police Service's Pipes and Drums band participate in the 2007 Kincardine Scottish Festival.

The Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band is a grade three pipe band based in Niagara Falls. [28]

The band's pipe major is Peter MacKenzie.

There was a grade 2 pipe band in existence until the end of the 2009 season, led by Dave Goodall (pipe major) and Graham Kirkwood (drum sergeant), however, that group dissolved in the fall of 2009.

Mounted Unit

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Mounted Unit

Members of the mounted unit are part of the force's colour guard.

There are three horses in the unit with three other horses retired. Two of the three horses are owned by the NRP.

On November 25, 2010, the Niagara Regional Mounted Unit was disbanded for budgetary reasons. The annual budget of $30,000.00 used to care for the horses was redistributed elsewhere.

Marine Unit

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Zodiac 940
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Subice Diving

Because crime and the need for assistance aren't limited to land, the Niagara Regional Police Service's Marine Unit provides policing to the lakes and waterways of the Niagara Region. They conduct general patrol duties in parts of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, the Niagara River, and other water sanctuaries within or bordering the Niagara Region. Officers in the Marine Unit enforce the Criminal Code, Narcotic, and Liquor Licence Act offenses in addition to marine and navigation laws.

The Marine Unit also assists in search and rescue/search and recovery operations when required. In doing so, they work with other units within the Niagara Regional Police Service, other police services, and agencies related to maritime safety or the judicial process.

Underwater Search and Recovery Unit

The mandate of the Underwater Search & Recovery Unit Diver Unit (USRU) is to extend the police function underwater with a cost-effective, highly trained, and equipped underwater forensic response that meets the needs of the service, the citizens of Niagara, and our contracted partners. The underwater capability must be as forensically and professionally reliable as police duties that are executed on land, and meet the legislated competency requirements prescribed by CSA Z275.4-02 Competency Standard for Diving Operations.

All USRU members must be sworn police officers and certified divers before they can apply to the team. Candidates are put through a challenging Phase I: Diver Selection week where they complete a variety of tests including basic diving knowledge; watermanship and stamina; claustrophobia and skills assessments. This selection program ensures all the applicants have the aptitude to take part in this unique form of commercial diving. Successful candidates then complete six weeks of qualification training based on CSA Standards to develop the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to eventually challenge a formal external audit process prescribed by the Diver Certification Board of Canada (DCBC).

The USRU assists in the forensic recovery of human remains, SCUBA fatalities, vehicle, vessel, and air crash investigations, and weapons recovery. All members are certified in harbour clearing, hull searching, and explosives recognition. Two members are trained in underwater explosives disposal and improvised explosive device render safe.

Since 1998, Niagara’s eight-person USRU has provided search and recovery services for the Waterloo Regional Police Service on a 24/7 contract basis.

Officers are also trained in ice rescue and swift water rescue.

Fleet

Vehicle Fleet

An incomplete list of retired and current vehicles:

MakeOriginIn service
Dodge Charger Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2006–2012 ChargerV815.jpg
Dodge Magnum Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2006–2012 V203.jpg
Ford Taurus Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 2002–present V315.jpg
Chevrolet Impala Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2002–2018 ImpolaOld2.jpg
Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 1998–2018 V128.jpg
Ford Freestar RIDE Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2005–retired RideVan.jpg
Chrysler PT Cruiser (CORE)Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 2003–2005 COREVehicle.jpg
Chevrolet Tahoe Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States present 491Tahoe.jpg
Chevrolet Suburban Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States present SuburbanNRP.jpg
Ford F150 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States present
Ford F250 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States present V491F250.jpg
Ford F350 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States present NRPMarinF350.jpg
Ford Expedition Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 2007-2017 V301White.jpg
Ford Explorer Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 2013–present
Jeep Cherokee Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States retired Jeep6D.jpg
Dodge Polara Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 1970sRetired, Photo
Chevrolet Caprice Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 1970s-1998Retired

Vessel Fleet

MakeOriginIn-service

Retired

Protector New Zealand Retired ProtectorV788.jpg
Seadoo GTXFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Retired SeadooNRP.jpg
Titan BoatsFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada In-Service TitanDock.jpg
Zodiac 940Flag of the United States.svg  United States In-Service RacineNRP.jpg
Zodiac 940Flag of the United States.svg  United States In-Service 942NRP.jpg
Zodiac InflatableFlag of the United States.svg  United States In-Service ZodiacInflatableNRP.jpg
Yamaha WaverunnerFlag of the United States.svg  United States In-Service JetskiNRP.jpg

Following changes to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act in August 2007, the Niagara Regional Police Service began replacing red and white "Street Hawk" emergency lights on police vehicles with new blue and red LED lights. Older-style light bars were gradually phased out through attrition.

Niagara Regional Police Service marked patrol vehicles have historically been white. In the late 1980s to the early 1990s, they were distinguished with royal blue hoods and a single blue stripe on the sides of the vehicle. In the mid-1990s, the service adopted the crest used today, switching to blue and green stripes on the sides of patrol vehicles, and abandoning the traditional blue hoods. This striping change was relatively short-lived, with the service soon adopting red and blue striping more commonly seen on police vehicles in Ontario. In 2013, the Niagara Regional Police Service commenced a re-branding of marked patrol vehicles, adopting a black and white colour scheme, with silver and red graphics, which is being phased in as vehicles are replaced through attrition.

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